Operated by the
Valley Nature Center &
US Fish & Wildlife Service

November 15, 2009 through
April 30, 2010

Come enjoy a natural wonder on the Nature
Tram at Santa Ana NWR.

The interpreted ride will carry you through some of the
Valley's last remaining native habitats. Birds,
butterflies, wildcats, plants, and other wild surprises
might all be part of the trip scenery.

Come enjoy the wild side of nature. Take a ride
through some of the Valley's last remaining native
habitats and enjoy the beauty from the comfort of
the open-air tram. There are plenty of seats so
please bring your family and friends along.

See such South Texas specialty birds as the Green
Jays, Great Kiskadees and Plain Chachalacas.
With a little luck you might spot a Bobcat or one of
the many other wild critters that call this refuge home.

The tram interpreters will speak of the refuge's
history, the Valley's natural history, and so much
more. They will also point out native flora and
fauna along the tour.
Come enjoy a beautiful nature ride South Texas style!

The Nature Tram at Santa Ana NWR runs
seven days a week,
three times per day,
at 9:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm.

Inclement weather might cancel any tour. Bookings can be made by schools and civic organizations.

The tram rides cost $4.00 for adults, $3.50 for seniors,
and $1.00 for children.

School Groups are charged $1.50 per student
and teacher/adult.

(Each season we look driver / interpreters.
If you are interested, click here.)

SANTA ANA NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE

OLD MILITARY HIGHWAY 281
ALAMO, TX
(956) 784-7500

DIRECTIONS

Highway 83 East from McAllen
or West from Harlingen
Exit south on FM907 in Alamo
Go south on FM907 to US 281
Turn east (left) onto US 281
The refuge entrance will be on the south (right) side
after 1/4 mile